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COVID-19 Hit Schools Unequally, But Data Shows Learning Recovery Is Equally Slow

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Lack of Progress What that data doesn’t show is much success getting students, at the very least, back to pre-pandemic rates of grade-appropriate academic achievement. There were far too many students who were not getting what they needed to achieve dreams that they have,” Socol says.

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US

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Social science for social change: the story of marriage equality in the US Published: For centuries, gay people have suffered discrimination, prejudice and persecution. Not only has Michael investigated why it occurred, he also played an important role in achieving marriage equality in the US.

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nuSTEM Newsletter 40 – UN Sustainability Goals: Gender Equality, Reduced Inequality, and Good Health and Wellbeing

Northeastern University

For the next 6 weeks, we’ll be discussing the 17 UN Goals aimed to achieve global prosperity and peace by the year 2030. This week’s topic: UN Sustainability Goals – Gender Equality, Reduced Inequality, and Good Health and Wellbeing. UN Goal 5: Gender Equality. Welcome to Newsletter 40! >>

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Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally?

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Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally? WHAT ARE YOUR PROUDEST CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS, SO FAR, AND YOUR AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE? My proudest career achievements are finishing my PhD and earning tenure, which is a permanent position, at my university. Published: July 7, 2022. Dr Thomas S.

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Equity and Access in Math Education

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One of the most insidious causes for the difference in achievement is a stubborn culture of low expectations by the adults in their schools. Another cause for the achievement gap is that Black and Latino students experiencing poverty are more likely to have teachers with weaker mathematical backgrounds.

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International Women’s Day: Printable Resources

All About STEM

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and all are invited on the 8th of March to get involved and forge a world that’s diverse, equal, equitable, and inclusive.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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Literacy Read Rosemary Well’s acclaimed book, Emily’s First 100 Days of School about the daily achievements of grade schoolers for their first 100 days. jumping jacks, sit-ups, and deep knee bends) to learn the concept that 10 sets of 10 equal 100. It’s 54 pages and perfect for ages Pre-K-2.

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